How You Can Help
Thank you for considering a donation to Équi-Libre Therapeutic Riding Centre!
As a non-profit, we rely on your generosity to support our herd of therapy horses and keep our unique equine-assisted programs running. You can make a difference in the lives of those with special needs in our community by choosing to give today.
Your gift will help ensure that children and adults with disabilities will continue to benefit from our adaptive riding, equine-assisted occupational therapy and equine-assisted learning programs .
Make a difference today by contacting Devon O’Farrell, Executive Director, via email at dofarrell@eltrc.org or at 438-403-3341. Please note that we are awaiting our charitable organization status from the Canada Revenue Agency, at which point we can provide tax-deductible receipts.
Featured Campaigns
Support our programs 100$ - 1,500$
Heartfelt Horseshoes Campaign
A donation to our Heartfelt Horseshoes campaign will provide scholarships to individuals for our equine assisted programs and services that over 150 riders benefit from each year. Funds raised in this campaign will go towards specialized equipment for our horses, riding games and material, certified riding helmets, maintenance on our farm equipment, and much more.
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Your gift of 100$, 500$, 1,000$ or 1,500$ will be recognized with a personalized horseshoe proudly displayed on our outdoor riding ring for an entire year.
Other Ways to Support the Centre
One-time & monthly giving Any amount helps!
Become a monthly donor, Become a Changemaker!
Join our monthly giving program, and transform lives through therapeutic riding!
At Equi-Libre we believe in the incredible power of horses to heal, uplift and inspire.
By becoming a monthly donor, you're not just contributing funds – you're becoming a vital part of our extended family. Your consistent support ensures that individuals with diverse abilities can access the life-changing benefits of therapeutic riding all year round. With your help, we can provide a safe space where challenges turn into achievements and where dreams take flight.
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Sponsor a therapy horse 2,500$ - 5,000$
Sponsor a Therapy Horse
A lot goes into caring for our special horses at Équi-Libre.
Sponsoring a therapy horse helps cover their nutritional needs, hoof health, and veterinary costs.
You can become a monthly sponsor for as little as $10/ month.
Sponsor a paddock where our herd gets to unwind 500$
Sponsor a Paddock
Did you know that almost all of our therapy horses live outside in paddocks all year round? Horses are social animals and love to live in groups and get lots of fresh air. Rain or shine, our special horses prefer to be outside with their friends than stuck in a stall.
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By sponsoring one of our paddocks for 500$ you will be helping us keep those paddocks clean and in good repair for the comfort and safety of our herd. Your name or business will also be recognized on a plaque on the paddock fence as well as on our website. Sponsor a Paddock
Feed a therapy horse for a month 150$ - 300$
Become a Member
We invite you to be an essential part of our journey by becoming a valued member of our compassionate community.
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Why membership matters
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Becoming a member of Equi-Libre Therapeutic Riding Centre means joining hands with a network of dedicated individuals who are committed to making a lasting impact. Your membership directly contributes to maintaining our facilities, caring for our horses, and providing life-changing programs for our riders.
Make a Donation
We are currently awaiting our charitable organization status from the Canada Revenue Agency, at which point we will be able to offer our donors with tax deductible donation receipts. In the meantime, please consider giving by:
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E-transfer to donations@eltrc.org
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Cheque to 4200 chemin Ste-Angelique, St-Lazare J7T 2N5
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Credit card (please contact us at info@eltrc.org for more information on this option)
Where Your Money Goes
Your donation will go directly to provide resources and support to our impactful programs and services. If you have a specific program or area that you would like to support, please let us know and we will ensure that your support is designated there. Additionally, all donations and sponsorships are governed according to the rules and regulations established by the Canadian Revenue Agency.
Donor Recognition
Our goal is to engage our donors with the vision and mission of the centre and to ensure you are thanked and kept informed of activities and initiatives that we are undertaking. Where applicable, a tax or business receipt will be issued along with a thank you letter, an update on the impact of your giving and ongoing communications through channels such as social media, our website, and events.